Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Chief Minister Claims Evidence Of Corruption Under DMK Rule
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay says he has proof of corruption from the earlier DMK government.
He made the claim during a debate in the Assembly.
DMK MLA I Periyasamy said allegations should not be made without evidence.
Vijay replied that he had evidence involving three government departments.
Finance Minister Marie Wilson had also said audits found proof of corrupt practices.
Vijay agreed with the finance minister’s statement.
He warned the DMK not to provoke him.
He said he would reveal the evidence at the right time.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said he possessed evidence of corruption during the previous DMK regime.
Vijay warned the DMK that he would reveal the evidence at the appropriate time.
His remarks followed DMK MLA I Periyasamy’s demand for evidence supporting allegations against the DMK government.
Finance Minister Marie Wilson said an audit of three departments found ample proof of corrupt practices.
Vijay confirmed Wilson’s statement and said the facts would be made public when the time was right.
- Who
- Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, DMK MLA I Periyasamy, and Finance Minister Marie Wilson.
- What
- Vijay claimed to possess evidence of corruption during the previous DMK regime and said he would eventually disclose it.
- When
- During an Assembly debate on Wednesday.
- Where
- The Assembly.
- Why
- The dispute arose after Periyasamy asked TVK members not to make allegations against the DMK government without evidence.
Government’s Claim
DMK’s Demand
Evidence of corruption
Government’s Claim
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said he possesses evidence of corruption during the previous DMK regime, while Finance Minister Marie Wilson said audits of three departments found proof of corrupt practices.
DMK’s Demand
DMK MLA I Periyasamy said allegations against the DMK government should not be made without evidence.
Timing of disclosure
Government’s Claim
Vijay said he would reveal the evidence and facts at the appropriate time.
DMK’s Demand
Periyasamy’s position, as described in the article, calls for evidence when allegations are made.
- Main claimant
- Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay
- Alleged period
- The previous DMK regime
- Departments involved
- Three government departments
- Supporting statement
- Finance Minister Marie Wilson said audits found ample proof of corrupt practices.
- Challenge
- DMK MLA I Periyasamy called for evidence supporting allegations against the DMK government.
- Planned disclosure
- Vijay said he would reveal the evidence at the appropriate time.